Julio Voltio
Julio Voltio | |
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Santurce, Puerto Rico | |
Genres | Reggaeton |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1994–2014 |
Labels |
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Website | Official website |
Julio Voltio (born as Julio Irving Ramos Filomeno
His nickname came to be as the result of an accident. Before joining Karel, he worked as an
Julio Voltio now identifies as a
Music career
Growing up in the Parque Ecuestre section of
Shortly after separating from The Masters of Funk, Voltio partnered with Karel, a neighborhood friend, to form Karel y Voltio. They released their debut album Los Dueños del Estilo in 2003. The album languished, however, and the duo's enthusiasm dwindled. Karel was last featured in La Mision 4. Voltio was signed under Pina Records company. Pina stole money from Voltio and he left that company, then went into a musical battle (Tiraera Pina, Bling Bling, Wasa Wasa) against Lito y Polaco, Pina Records main artists. With few options, Voltio was preparing to exit the music business when Tego Calderón, a leading artist with White Lion Records, convinced him to sign with the label. Having taken Tego's advice, Voltio released the album Voltage AC, with the hits "Bumper", "No Amarres Fuego" (featuring Zion & Lennox) and "Julito Maraña".
Voltio also featured on a remix of the song "Locked Up" by Akon, which was released in the UK as part of Locked Up-Global Remixes.[3]
Having experienced relative success, Voltio returned with his a self-titled release in 2005, which included his biggest hit to date "Chulín Culín Chunflai", which features
Voltio recently teamed up with Calle 13 to speak out against police brutality in Puerto Rico.[4] On August 11, 2008, announced the publication of a documentary titled "En vivo desde Oso Blanco". The production covers the time that Voltio spent in prison.[5]
Voltio is also included on the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack with his song Pónmela from the 2007 release of En lo Claro. He made collaborations with Jowell & Randy (Welcome to my crib).
En lo Claro experienced mild success in contrast to Voltio's first two releases, reaching No. 36 on the U.S.
In 2014, Voltio left reggaeton and converted to Christianity.[1][2]
Discography
Albums
- Solo albums
- 2004: Voltage AC
- 2005: Voltage DC
- 2007: En lo Claro
- Other albums
- 2003: Los Dueños del Estilo
Singles
- 2004: "Julito Maraña" (feat. Tego Calderón)
- 2004: "Bumper"
- 2004: "Lock Up" (Akon feat Voltio)
- 2005: "Mambo"
- 2005: "Bumper (Official Remix)" (feat. Pitbull & Lil Rob)
- 2005: "Residente Calle 13)
- 2005: "Chulin Culin Chunfly (remix)" (feat. Residente Calle 13 & Three 6 Mafia)
- 2005: "Se Van, Se Van" (feat. Tego Calderón)
- 2005: "Matando La Liga"
- 2005: "Culebra"
- 2005: "Chévere" (feat. Notch)
- 2006: "Claro de Luna"
- 2006: "Let's Go To My Crib" (feat. Jowell & Randy)
- 2007: "Los Capo" (feat. De La Ghetto, Syko, Héctor el Father & Jowell & Randy)
- 2007: "El Mellao"
- 2008: "Pónmela" (feat. Jowell & Randy)
- 2008: "Un Amor Como Tú" (feat. Arcángel)
- 2009: "Esto Es A Palo"
- 2009: "Dimelo Mami"
- 2009: "Dimelo Mami (Remix)" (feat.Daddy Yankee)
- 2009: "Tumba El Piquete" (feat.J-Alvarez)
- 2012: "La Kiebra nuka remix" (feat.Mr. Pelón (503))
- 2014: "Siempre Estoy" (feat. Ñengo Flow)
Guest appearances
- 1993: "No Te Canses, El Funeral" Daddy Yankee (feat. Voltio)
- 1998: "Muévela" DJ Dicky (feat. Voltio)
- 2003: "Mi Libertad" (feat. Jerry Rivera)
- 2004: ", Voltio, Gallego, Wiso G and Johhny Prez)
- 2005: "En Este Infierno" K-Narias (feat. Voltio)
- 2005: "Amor de Una Noche" (feat. N'Klabe)
- 2005: "So Amazing" Jagged Edge (feat. Voltio)
- 2006: "Lo Que Son Las Cosas (Reggaeton Version)" Anaís (feat. Voltio)
- 2006: "En Mi Puertorro" Andy Montañez (feat. Voltio)
- 2006: "Abusando Del Genero" DJ Joe (feat. Trebol Clan, Zion & Lennox, Tempo)
- 2006: "Mil Caminos" Leonor (feat. Voltio)
- 2006: "Payaso" Tego Calderón (feat. Voltio & Eddie Dee)
- 2006: "Gansta" Baby Ranks (feat. Voltio)
- 2006: "Llegaron Los Rebuleros" Maestro (feat. Voltio)
- 2007: "Ella Volvió" (feat. N'Klabe)
- 2007: "Dale Mami Damelo" DJ Nelson (feat. Voltio)
- 2007: "Lo Hecho Hecho Esta" Ñejo, Chyno Nyno)
- 2007: "Get Me Bodied" Beyoncé (feat. Voltio)
- 2007: "Si Me Matan" De La Ghetto, Jadiel, Primer Mandatario & Sofla)
- 2007: "Easy" Zion, Voltio, Eddie Dee, Tego Calderón& Cosculluela)
- 2008: "Don't Stay Away from the Sunlight" Turbulence (feat. Voltio)
- 2008: "Levántate" J-King & Maximan (feat. Voltio, Guelo Star)
- 2008: "Na De Na (Remix)" Angel & Khriz (feat. John Eric, Gocho, Alexis, Voltio, Arcángel, & Franco "El Gorila")
- 2008: "Ella Menea (Remix)" NG2
- 2010: "Los Enanitos Verdes)
- 2012: "Ella Lo Que Quiere Es Salsa" (Víctor Manuelle (feat. Voltio and Jowell & Randy)
Filmography
- 2008: Feel The Noise as himself
- 2009: Talento de Barrioas himself
- TBA: Julito Maraña
Note
- Spanish name, the first or paternal surnameis Ramos and the second or maternal family name is Filomeno.
References
- ^ a b c "Julio Voltio admite que se convirtió al cristianismo". Primera Hora. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ a b c "Local religion digest: Douglassville couple among 10 to lead diocesan wedding anniversary celebration". Reading Eagle. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Headlong-Episode 5-Fin". YouTube.
- ^ "Julio Voltio and Residente (Calle 13) Denounce Police brutality with Two New Songs". Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Voltio lanza documental sobre su experiencia en prisión". Primera Hora (in Spanish). 2008-08-11. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved 2008-08-11.